In what many have seen as a surprise move, local bicycle makers, Surly (Bikes) have issued a cease and decist order to local beer makers, Surly (Brewing) with charges of Trademark infringement over the name Surly. This came as quite a surprise to me… I thought there was mutual respect between the two companies, though apparently all is not fair with regards to love, bikes, beers and war.

MNBeer.com will be starting a legal defense fund for Surly Brewing. You can send your cash, your credit cards, beer collections 55# sacks of grain to:

MNBeer.com
Aprilfool’s Division
2839 Dumbjoke Street
Ihadto, MN 55426

Happy April Fool’s.

These haven’t been mentioned on the site, so now seems as good a time as ever. Bandana Brewery now has “Sleepy Eye Schwarzbier” on tap, Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery has a “Merlot Stout” on cask and Rock Bottom Brewery has “Fire Chief Ale” on tap. Also, on Tuesday, Rock Bottom is having a a chili cookoff…

Tuesday , April 4th 6:30pm
“Great Balls of Fire Chili Cook-off”
$5 Charitable donation and you be the judge of
The Best Firehouse Chili in Minneapolis

-Raffle prizes including

-Silent auction including Beer for a Year and Be a Firefighter for a day

Lots to celebrate on the 7th… Prohibition’s partial repeal, it’s the day after my birthday and Cellars Minnetonka will have a beer tasting that day, among other things…

Hi All
We have good news, Mr. Bred from Chisago Lakes Dist. is coming for beer tasting on April 07 (Friday) 2006.

Time 2.00p.m. to 6.00p.m. Please join us.

Thank you.
Saini & staff